“Blue is the only color which maintains its own character in all its tones...it will always stay blue; whereas yellow is blackened in its shades, and fades away when lightened; red when darkened becomes brown, and diluted with white is no longer red, but another color – pink.”
-- Raoul Dufy
blue
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The hue of that portion of the visible spectrum lying between green and indigo, evoked in the human observer by radiant energy with wavelengths of approximately 420 to 490 nanometers; any of a group of colors that may vary in lightness and saturation, whose hue is that of a clear daytime sky; one of the additive or light primaries; one of the psychological primary hues.
The Free Dictionary
Blue is intellectual colour, it affects us mentally, rather than physically. Strong blues will stimulate clear thought and lighter, soft blues will calm the mind and aid concentration. It is serene and mentally calming color. After many research, blue is the world's favourite colour.
The cool, calming effect of blue makes time pass more quickly and it can help you sleep. Blue is a good color for bedrooms. However, too much blue could dampen spirits.
Combination of Blue +Other Colors
blue +green =natural, water and forest palette
blue + gray =elegance
blue + light brown/tans/beige =environmentally friendly color combinations
blue +yellow= attention grabber, beach illusion
navy blue+ white = fresh, nautical
Red+ white+ blue= patriotic color trio for many countries
blue +metallic silver =elegantl and rich
Feng Shui Use of the Colour Blue
Color blue belongs to the Water feng shui element. This color is excellent for use in East (Health & Family) and Southeast (Wealth & Abundance) of your home or office.
You can bring the needed blue color as wall color, art depicting blue, or various decor items.
Gentle blue is an excellent feng shui choice for a home office or a child's study, especially as a ceiling color. Several studies have shown that children performed better under the blue-colored ceiling then under the typical white color one.
Blue elements in bedroom promote better sleep.
Combinations is the combination of the blue and white colors brings the energy of unlimited sky and happiness to the house.
Feelings that Blue Colour Gives
trust
wisdom
confidence
conservatism
coolness
quiet
intelligence
security
hope
generosity
cleanliness
cold loyalty
sky
water
seriousness
Blue in Interior
Combine blue and yellow in guest room , it creates the perfect beach illusion.
Matched with "lollypop" colors candy pink, mint green and pale blue, creates the perfect calm and serene environment for children's rooms.
Blue is the ideal color for reception areas as it is formal, conservative and balancing.
Blue in different shades creates a heavenly, ideal space for bathrooms.
Interesting Facts
*Blue is a natural appetite suppressant and can be repulsive in some instances. During experiments, when participants were served with food dyed blue, they lost appetite.
*Blue relaxes our nervous system. It has a sobering effect on the mind and can cause people to be more contemplative, which is the opposite reaction as red.
*Blue surroundings, if not too dark, increase productivity. Studies show that students score higher, weightlifters lift heavier weights in blue rooms. People retain more when reading information written in blue text.
*Blue is the favored color choice for toothbrushes.
*Owls are the only birds that can see the color blue.
*Mosquito's are attracted to the color blue twice as much as to any other color.
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